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  Maine ►► Parks
All these parks can be found the same in the mountains, their skirts or along the many lake shores and Maine's coast, which include a unique visit to the only state's park on an island, which is only accessible by private boat.
This is the state's sole national park best known for its pine-covered forests in a 35,000 acre surface, and graced with a particular natural scenic beauty, including within its boundaries are 27 miles of carriage trails and 120 miles of hiking trails.
Maine's islands and coastline have a number of parks, including the Warren Island State Park in Lincolnville, the Lily Bay State Park Greenville, the Holbrook Island Sanctuary in Brooksville, or the Cobscook Bay State Park located in Dennysville.
www.maine-tourism.info /maine-parks.php   (1010 words)

  
  Encyclopedia: List of U.S. state capitals
State Capitol building in Salem Salem (IPA:) is the capital of the state of Oregon in the United States of America, and county seat of Marion County.
This is a list of the current capitals of U.S. states, as well as a few of the former capital cities (legislature or government seat) of states, territories, colonies, or kingdoms within todays United States.
States of the United States A U.S. state is any one of the fifty states (four of which officially favor the term commonwealth) which, with the District of Columbia, forms the United States of America.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/List-of-U.S.-state-capitals   (3437 words)

  
 Arizona - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Arizona was the 48th state admitted into the U.S. (1912), and the last of the contiguous states admitted.
The state capitol of Arizona is in Phoenix.
The state's concentration of Democrats is strongest in the City of Tucson (excluding Tucson's historically Republican-dominated suburbs), Yuma, and Santa Cruz and Apache counties.
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 Maine State Symbols Capital Constitution Flags Maps Song
The state coat of arms is placed on a blue field.
Origin of state's name: Assumed to be a reference to the state region being a mainland, different from its many surrounding islands.
Topography: Image Appalaachian Mountains extend through state; western borders have rugged terrain, long sand beaches on southern coast; northern coast mainly rocky promontories, peninsulas, fjords.
www.50states.com /maine.htm   (277 words)

  
 Maine - State and Local Parks
This park is the most remote in the state, and is available for those who truly wish to "rough it." Swimming, boating, fishing, and canoeing are all part of the experience.
Within the park borders are 46 mountains, 175 miles of hiking trails, and 10 public campgrounds.
It is at this park that the Appalachian Trail enters Maine, and continues north to the Canadian border.
www.visit-maine.com /current_category.1522/companies_list.html   (1674 words)

  
 Maine State Parks - Lake St. George State Park - TheMaineShop.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
Lake St. George State Park is located 16 miles west of Belfast and 25 miles west of Augusta on the northwest shore of the beautiful Lake St. George.
State Route 3 ran parallel and close to the lake, which was originally part of a farmstead.
The lake is 1,017 acres and numerous undeveloped islands dot the main basin of the lake.
www.themaineshop.com /parks/stgeorge.htm   (341 words)

  
 Travel in MaineToday.com | Beaches and State Parks
Off Maine Route 9 on Bay View Road between Old Orchard Beach and Camp Ellis in Saco.
Allagash Wilderness Waterway State Park, Aroostook and Piscataquis Counties
Maine's beaches are a haven for sea glass — those beach-worn, colorful treasures many collect as a hobby.
travel.mainetoday.com /todo/beaches/beacheslist.shtml   (1570 words)

  
 ipedia.com: Arizona Article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
US-AZ Arizona was the 48th State admitted to the United States and is considered to be part of the Southwest United States.
It is one of the Four Corners states located south and east of the Colorado River, bordering New Mexico, Utah, Nevada, California and Mexico.
She was appointed United States Attorney for the District of Arizona by President Bill Clinton in 1993.
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 Maine Lighthouses   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
The Maine Lights program, passed by Congress in 1996, led to the transfer of 28 lighthouses from the Coast Guard to local preservation groups or other agencies and served as a model for the National Historic Lighthouse Preservation Act of 2000.
Maine's third oldest lighthouse got off to a rough start: it collapsed due to poor construction and had to be rebuilt in 1824.
Accessible by state ferry from Lincolnville; the light station is adjacent to the ferry terminal.
www.unc.edu /~rowlett/lighthouse/me.htm   (9908 words)

  
 Maine State Parks - Crescent Beach State Park - TheMaineShop.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
Crescent Beach State Park opened in 1966 and is located about eight miles south of Portland in picturesque Cape Elizabeth.
Crescent Beach State Park is a classic saltwater beach park with beach grass-studded sand dunes, ocean breezes, herring gulls, picnic areas and views of fishing boats and an offshore island.
The park's signature feature and namesake is a mile-long, crescent-shaped beach ideal for strolling and sunbathing, where relatevely warm waters and light surf make swimming and boating a pleasure.
www.themaineshop.com /parks/crescentbch.htm   (308 words)

  
 Hall Encyclopedia.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
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 List of U.S. state parks - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
This is a list of links to state parks in the United States.
For national parks, see List of U.S. national parks.
For Canadian provinces, see List of Canadian provincial parks.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/List_of_U.S._state_parks   (85 words)

  
 Maine State Parks - Reid State Park - TheMaineShop.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
Reid State Park bears the distinct honor as being Maine's first State-owned Saltwater Beach.
In 1946, prosperous businessman and Georgetown resident Walter E. Reid donated land to the State of Maine to be preserved forever, and a few years later Reid State Park became a reality.
Park facilities include two snack bars (in summer), picnic areas with tables and charcoal grills, and bathhouses with flush toilets and unheated freshwater showers.
www.themaineshop.com /parks/reid.htm   (302 words)

  
 Maine Attractions in Western Mountains Region: State Parks: Maine Resource Guide
Here are a list of State Parks in the region with information on facilities and reservation contact information.
The 750-acre park offers picnicking and swimming areas, a boat lauching facilitiy with floats and hard-surface ramp, a children's play area, hiking trails, modern rest rooms with hot showers, a dumping station, well-spaced campsites, pay phone, firewood, and other services and supplies nearby.
The park participates in resource conservation and waste reduction by recycling returnable bottles and cans, all colors of glass containers, #2 plastic containers and metal containers.
maineguide.com /region/western/information/state_parks_western.shtml   (327 words)

  
 Acadia National Park, Maine | GORP
Thanks to the robber barons who used the park as a private playground in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the islands of Acadia have been preserved for the masses in a pristine state.
The first U.S. National Park east of the Mississippi, Acadia is laced with hiking and biking trails, studded with mountains, and home to a menagerie of wildlife.
The list of animals that call Acadia home includes 273 species of birds, 40 species of mammals, and 18 species of amphibians and reptiles.
gorp.away.com /gorp/resource/us_national_park/me_acadi.htm   (967 words)

  
 Maine State Parks, National Parks and Information - TheMaineShop.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
Maine is home to one National Park and thirty-four State Parks.
The largest of Maine's state parks is Baxter State Park just north of Millinocket.
There's even a state park on an island that is only accessible by private boat.
www.themaineshop.com /parks.shtml   (188 words)

  
 Down East - Maine Information Links
Maine Audubon Society is dedicated to the protection, conservation, and enhancement of Maine’s ecosystems through the promotion of individual understanding and actions.
This is an association of Maine’s fourteen professional whitewater outfitters.
MHA is an association of Maine hospitals and health care organizations providing leadership to improve the health of Maine people.
www.downeast.com /links_maine.html   (864 words)

  
 Travel in MaineToday.com | Things To Do | Beaches and Parks
The water may be too chilly for some (though that doesn't stop some people from taking a dip, even in the winter), but the beaches are great places for walks any time of year.
The beauty of parks is that land and memories are preserved
Maine Department of Conservation Bureau of Parks and Lands
travel.mainetoday.com /todo/beaches   (790 words)

  
 Wildernet.com - Maine State Parks, Historic Sites & Public Reserved Lands
All the state parks offer lovely scenery from Maine's famous rocky coastline to its splendor of the great northern wilderness.
Most of the parks offer picnicking and hiking trails while every park offers the opportunity to view wildlife, observe diverse forest and soil communities, enjoy nature photography and an opportunity for relaxation.
The State Historic Sites offer visitors the chance to explore old forts, of which many protected America's waterways during the American Revolution and Civil War and the chance to view archaeological sites.
www.wildernet.com /pages/area.cfm?areaid=MESP&cu_id=1   (627 words)

  
 Maine Attractions in Western Mountains Region: State Parks: Maine Resource Guide
The park opened in the summer of 1967.
The park borders on the ten-square-mile Rangeley Lake.
To reach the park, follow Route 4 from Farmington or Route 17 from Rumford.
www.maineguide.com /region/western/information/state_parks_western.shtml   (327 words)

  
 Acadia National Park, a Maine State Park   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
Located on the rugged coast of Maine, Acadia National Park encompasses over 47,000 acres of granite-domed mountains, woodlands, lakes and ponds, and ocean shoreline.
Inn at Isle au Haut - Located on the quiet eastern shore, the Inn is near the Acadia National Park entrance & the town landing, with commanding views of Acadia National Park’s Cadillac Mountain and the surrounding islands.
Welcome to the Acadia National Park Page This site is dedicated to providing information on Acadia National Park It is our intent to provide information that will be timely and of...
www.stateparks.com /acadia_hancock.html   (657 words)

  
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Ninety-six percent of Maine is privately owned; the 36,000 actres of Acadia National Park is the largest publicly-owned portion.
The workshop was started 23 years ago by a small group of parents who recognized the need to train their children in a career-not only to keep them from being institutionalized, but to enable them to be a part of the community.
We are firm believers in the idea that America's national parks belong to the people, all of the people, even people who can't spare $5 to get in.
www.captaind.com /imdi.html   (4638 words)

  
 HOME: The Story of Maine Program 6, Lesson 2 - Road Tripping, Getting Acquainted with Your Map Worksheet   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
The activity was prepared using the American Automobile Association’s road map of Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont, 1995.
List the three highest peaks in Baxter State Park.
The symbol for state and provincial roads is
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 Maine Vacations,Maine Vacation,Travel and Tourism Guide,Maine vacations network
Maine vacations offers the best skiing and snowmobiling in the Northeast in winter, hiking and hunting on blazing orange and red foliage trails in the fall, boating, Rafting, and fishing on crystal clear lakes and streams in spring, and sunbathing on white sandy beaches in summer.
Maine has 3,500 miles of coastline, over 5,100 rivers and streams and more than 2,200 lakes and ponds to explore.
We are home to 31 state parks, including the famous Acadia National Park on our rocky coastline, and Baxter State Park the northern most point of the Appalachain Trail.
www.mainevacations.net   (639 words)

  
 maine state parks camping   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
Maine Campground Maine Camping Areas and Maine State Parks by...
Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands: Maine State Parks
Mount Katahdin Baxter State Park Maine camping, fishing, hiking, canoeing, trekking, climbing are some of the activities.
www.getcampinginfo.com /4/maine-state-parks-camping.html   (315 words)

  
 Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands
Maine is legendary for its rock bound coast, the north woods, mountains, lakes, and rivers.
All of these areas are represented in the 750,000 acres managed by the Bureau of Parks and Lands.
Learn about lands acquired with Land For Maine's Future funds that are monitored or managed by the Bureau of Parks and lands.
www.state.me.us /doc/parks   (151 words)

  
 Maine State Bird: Chickadee - SHG Resources
Maine's State Federation of Women's Clubs campaigned for the fl-capped chickadee.
The Blacked-capped Chickadee is a common sight in the woods and at backyard bird feeders throughout the state.
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www.shgresources.com /me/symbols/bird   (491 words)

  
 Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands
Welcome to the Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands
Maine is legendary for its rock bound coast, the north woods, mountains, lakes, and rivers.
All of these areas are represented in the one million acres managed by the Bureau of Parks and Lands.
www.maine.gov /doc/parks   (127 words)

  
 Outdoors in MaineToday.com | Getting Started in Mountain Biking
Maine has a lot of abandoned rail beds; those are good places to start.
The carriage roads at Acadia National Park offer breathtaking views and are technically very easy trails (though they can be challenging on some of the ascents; it is hilly terrain).
Maine is filled with old roads that still have public right of way and those can be good places to ride.
outdoors.mainetoday.com /biking/startmtbike.shtml   (2783 words)

  
 Maine Lodging - Maine Outdoors, Northern Maine Recreation - Maine's Internet Resource   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
Is recognized as one of the most healthful, beautiful and interesting states in the nation.
Is one of America's largest blueberry growing states, raising 90% of the low-bush blueberries in North America.
Located near Baxter State Park and surrounded by water on three sides, our new log lodge offers the finest rooms and views in the Katahdin Region.
www.mainerec.com   (1833 words)

  
 State Park-List of State Parks-State Park Directory
List of State Parks in the United States
Travel Towns, Cities, States and Many Countries of the World.
This site is in no way associated with the, State Park Service or the National Park Service
www.touristinformationdirectory.com /parks/state_park.htm   (108 words)

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